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Baby toys galore

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Babies don't need many toys but these are my choices based on my research and experience for babies under 1 year.
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Newborn

Newborns don't need or do much, they just like to look and absorb the world around them. They don't start to see color until 2 months.

 
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My baby absolutely loved the polka dot tent on this for months. She literally just layed there and stared. Used since day 1 and I packed this mat away at 8 months.
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
 
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Hung this on her bouncer and play gym
GKDOMS Baby Spiral Hanging Stroller Toy B&W
 
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soft for her to put in her mouth and  used during tummy time
KaPing Black & White Soft Baby Book
 
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A go-to the first 2-3 months, always packed this in the diaper bag.
Tummy Time Floor Mirror with Teethers, Double-Sided
 
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Just make sure to regularly switch out the water to prevent mold.
Newborn Tummy Time Water Play Mat - Black & White
 
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just let them sit and stare
High Contrast Baby Book Set: 4 Board Books
 
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beautiful artwork
Baby's Black & White Contrast Book: High-Contrast Art
 
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I have the original and used it to prop my baby up during tummy time because she hated it. I also used it when she was learning to sit up to prevent her from falling over.
New Boppy Nursing Pillow

2-6 months

During this time my daughter started putting everything in her mouth, kicking, and hitting things.

 
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MAGIC, the only thing to stop crying during car rides. This came everywhere with us.
Sassy Rainbow Wheel High Tray Toy, Age 6+ Months
 
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Perfect when babies start to hit everything.
Bright Starts Safari Beats Musical Drum Toy
 
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Crinkle books are a must
KIDS PREFERRED Harry Potter Baby Teething Toy
 
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Crinkle book
You're My Little Cuddle Bug: My First Cloth Book
 
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Crinkle and teether
KIDS PREFERRED Harry Potter Dobby Teether Plush
 
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Soft rattle
Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Rattle 7in
 
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I hang this everywhere, it stays in her mouth lol
Itzy Ritzy Bitzy Traveler Car Seat Toy (Dino)
 
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This stays on her lovevery play mat
Musical Pull Down™ Monkey
 
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she loves the music and hitting it/throwing it
Baby Einstein Upbeat Tunes Magic Touch Drum
 
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Natural rubber, nontoxic
caaocho Natural Rubber Sensory Ball 3"
 
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Nontoxic
PlanToys Wooden Bell Rattle & Teether Baby Toy
 
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Vibrates, helps with bedtime in and out of the home
Fisher-Price Calming Vibes Hedgehog Soother - Pink
 
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easy for baby to hold, shes been chewing on these since 4 months
BEBECAN Teething Sticks for Babies 0-36M
 
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One of my baby's favorites and 100% rubber, easy for baby to hold
Moonjax Natural Rubber Baby Teething Toy
 
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Great before they start sitting up and are kicking a lot
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym - Blue
 
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We started bringing baby in the pool at 4 months, now she lovesss all water.
Mambobaby Float Tail Baby Swim Trainer Orange

6-12 months

 
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Nontoxic, works on hand eye coordination
Adena Montessori Wooden Toy 3 Balls 6-12M
 
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I stick these on her highchair and skip hop playcenter
Baby Sensory Teething Chew High Chair Toy
 
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Babies are confused/amazed by bubbles
Lights and Sounds Bubble Flowerpot - Sun Squad™: Interactive Bubble Machine Toy
 
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My baby loves this and I love that I don't have to pick it up every 5 seconds
RaZbaby RaZberry Grip Silicone Teether 3M+
 
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had to wait until she was a bit older for her to be able to grasp this one but now loves it
Itzy Ritzy Cactus Silicone Baby Teether
 
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love this
Silicone & Beechwood Animal Teether
 
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My daughter didn't fit in this until after 5 months but she used it everyday. Stopped wanting to be confined in it when she started crawling at 9 months.
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby's View 3- Stage Activity Center
 
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Nontoxic, thick and cushioned. I even use this outside.
Yay Mats Extra Large Baby Play Mat 6x4 ft
 
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Nontoxic wood, comes in different sizes and you can rearrange the pieces. This large one has been perfect since she started crawling.
HARPPA Baby Gate Playpen Fence 60x71.5x24
 
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As soon as my baby could sit up she no longer liked to lay back so we had to buy this one.
SwimWays Baby Spring Float with Canopy
 
Busy Baby Activity Chair
 
Play Sink with Running Water & Electric Faucet

Bath fun

At 5-6 months she started wanting to play in the bath

 
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Nontoxic natural Rubber
HEVEA Squeeze'n'Splash Whale Bath Toy - Natural Rubber
 
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Take these anywhere
Fat Brain Toys PipSquigz Combo Set with Case
 
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one of these stays in her hand during the entire bath, they're all over the house now. She also loves chewing on the grey base lol
Bella Tunno Tub Hub - 10-Pc Baby Bath Toys
 
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a hit during bath time
NARRIO Airplane Suction Cup Spinner Toy

Plushies

Cuddle buddies, most of these are small so baby can fit it in their mouth.

 
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super soft
Jellycat Bashful Dragon Plush, 12in
 
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These are adorable!
Jellycat Amuseables Pink White Marshmallow Toy
 
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I mean c'mon how cute
Jellycat Amuseables Croissant Plush 8.5in
 
Amuseables Cherry
 
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one of my daughters favorites, she loves chewing onthe legs.
Amuseables Happy Boiled Egg
 
Fuddlewuddle Lion
 
Yummy Bunny
 
Amuseables Sun Musical Pull
 
Bashful Giraffe Ring Rattle
 
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Love that the sardines are attatched so they dont get lost.
Amuseables Sardine Tin
 
Bashful Beige Bunny with Personalized Red Jumper
 
Fluffy Turtle
 
Whale Baby Plush Toy

Books

Personally I believe you can never have too many books. We read everyday.

 
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Get the whole collection of these!
Babies Love First Words Chunky Lift-a-Flap
 
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Great first books for baby, also comes in spanish
Babies Love Colors - First Lift-a-Flap Book
 
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Learn about animals
Wild Animals: Touch and Feel Children's Book
 
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Touch and feel are a hit
Touch and Feel Colors: Baby & Toddler Book
 
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One of my daughters favorites
Never Touch the Wild Animals - Board book
 
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We love the bright colors
Ocean Days with Crab - Sensory Board Book
 
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Practice counting
Ten Little Bunnies: Magical Counting Storybook
 
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Learn to count
Ten Little Snowmen: A Magical Counting Storybook
 
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We love holiday books
You're My Little Christmas Cookie
 
Dr. Seuss's Thankful Things Board Book
 
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Early learning
Baby Einstein My First Library 12-Book Set
 
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Singing book
Down at the Beach
 
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Adorable illustrations
Books of Kindness: ABCs, 123s, Happiness, Friendship
 
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Show them your love
I Love You Like No Otter: Funny Board Book
 
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Great bedtime story
Cuddle Me: Padded Board Book
 
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Early emotional learning
The Day The Crayons Quit 3 Board Books Set
 
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Learn to count
123 OF KINDNESS
 
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Learn about space
Nature Stories: Little Comet - Padded Board Book
 
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A baby and daddy moment
Daddy Loves Me 123 (Tender Moments)
 
Who: Peek-a-Flap Board Book
 
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Super cute books
Animal Babies Lift-a-Flap Boxed Gift Set 4-Pack
 
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Beautiful illustrations
Our Little Adventures: Foundational Language Stories
 
Good Night, God - Lift-a-Flap Board Book
 
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Teaches them values
Little One, God Loves You
 
A Snuggle Time Prayer - Children's Board Book
 
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Also available in spanish
Indestructibles: Baby, Let's Eat! Chew Proof Book
 
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Teach them animal sounds
Baby Einstein First Words Everywhere! 30-Button Animal Sound Book
 
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The sounds keep my baby interested longer
Baby Einstein Amazing Animals Sound Book
 
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Milk is the first one my baby caught on to lol
My First Book of Baby Signs: 40 Essential